MEDICATION ACCESS SPECIALIST - SPECIALTY PHARMACY

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

MEDICATION ACCESS SPECIALIST

Aspirus Wausau Clinic, Wausau, WI

Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per pay period

8-hour Day shifts, primarily Monday – Friday

The Medication Access Specialist is responsible for supporting patients, providers, and pharmacy teams by coordinating medication access services, including prior authorizations, benefits investigations, financial assistance, and coverage navigation. This role works collaboratively with pharmacists, healthcare providers, payers, manufacturers, and patients to minimize barriers to therapy and ensure timely access to prescribed medications.

The technician serves as a key resource in navigating insurance requirements, obtaining coverage determinations, facilitating appeals, and identifying financial support opportunities for both specialty and non-specialty medications. Through proactive communication and efficient workflow management, this position contributes to improved patient outcomes, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• State Pharmacy Technician License/Certificate and completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Certification program

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare or customer service-related field.

• National Certificate (CPhT or equivalent)

Experience:

Required:

• Excellent customer service skills

• A thorough knowledge of drugs and medical terminology

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• One of the following: A minimum of 1-year previous experience as a pharmacy technician OR 1-year previous experience in a specialty pharmacy or PBM environment

Preferred:

• Comfortable with technology and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong, expert-level knowledge of insurance requirements as well as co-pay assistance programs for each specific drug and/or disease state

• Understanding of 340B program and how it impacts the Specialty Pharmacy

• Experience purchasing specialty medications and working with specialty distributors and manufacturer networks.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical contracting, reimbursement, wholesaler agreements, and inventory optimization strategies.

• Familiarity with manufacturer assistance programs, limited-distribution drugs, and specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.

Credentials:

Required:

• Wisconsin: Pharmacy Technician Registration application must be completed before first day and fully obtained within six (6) months and continuously maintained by employee.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• Time away from work accrual.

• Retirement plans available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Position MEDICATION ACCESS SPECIALIST - SPECIALTY PHARMACY

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Req ID 133069